There are some people who are simply attractive. Some people exude 'that something' and this does not necessarily have to do with outward appearance, an impeccable figure or a perfect complexion. Of course, there are a number of behaviours that increase our sexual attractiveness, with psychology and body language playing a significant role. However, there are certain factors that are evolutionarily programmed, of which we are not fully aware - they happen at a subconscious level, but have a considerable impact on the perception of potential partners.
A radiant smile
People who have healthy, white teeth seem more attractive to us because, in short, dentition is a sign of health and good genes - common sense tells us so, but this theory is also confirmed by a 2012 study conducted at Monash University in Australia. At the same time, nothing reveals our dentition better than a beautiful smile - and this in turn has been found to be by far the most attractive emotion that the human face can express, which was also confirmed in the study. Above all, smiling women send the message that they are ready to make contact, including sexually.
Financial stability
We are all familiar with the scenario of an older man meeting a woman who could be his daughter. In a study, women were presented with the men's faces without any additional information; their task was to rate them on a scale of one to ten. The same photos were then supplemented with information on earnings.
Does it surprise anyone that men who earn more were rated higher than those of lower material status? And does this actually reflect badly on women? There is an evolutionary rationale behind this approach and implicitly to ensure the best status and security for future offspring.
Red
It turns out that tens of zlotys spent on hair conditioners and eye make-up can simply go in the bin. Men are most attracted to red lipstick, what's more - the colour red in any form. Researchers at the University of Manchester showed men 50 images of women and tracked their eye movements. Women's lips definitely attracted the most attention, especially when they were drawn on with red lipstick. It turned out that the subjects looked at women's lips for an average of seven seconds, while only fractions of a second were devoted to their eyes and hair. But this observation does not only apply to red lipstick - it turns out that even dating profiles of people who have red in their main photo are rated higher than profiles without the colour.
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Kisses
The aforementioned Dr Berman emphasises that a great deal can be learned from a kiss. This basic act of affection engages all the senses - smell, touch, sexual chemistry. 66% of women are able to reject a man if the first kiss is unsuccessful. He also claims that kissing is a simple indicator of happiness in a relationship, and that the happiest and most well-matched couples are those who kiss a minimum of 10 times a day.
Of course, a whole range of issues matter to us when choosing a partner, and our expectations, mental formation and a whole range of small factors play a significant role, which will determine whether or not there is a spark. However, we cannot cut ourselves off from biology, as biology determines a lot of our behaviour, and perhaps it is less perfume combined with red lipstick that will guarantee success on the next date.
